Adafruit NeoPixel Side-Light RGB LED - 10 Pack
Overview
The Adafruit 4691 is a 10-pack of addressable RGB LEDs featuring a side-emitting (right-angle) design in a compact 4020 SMD package. These LEDs utilize the SK6805 driver, allowing for single-wire control of color and brightness while emitting light parallel to the PCB surface. Operating between 3.7V and 5.5V, they are ideal for creating low-profile light pipes, edge-lit panels, or indicators on thin electronics.
Why Choose This Part
The side-emitting orientation enables creative mechanical designs that standard top-view LEDs cannot accommodate. With a low 1mA run current and integrated driver, they simplify wiring by daisy-chaining multiple LEDs using only one microcontroller GPIO.
Applications
Getting Started
Connect DIN to a 5V logic microcontroller pin and use the Adafruit NeoPixel library or FastLED library for control. Ensure a 100nF decoupling capacitor is placed near each LED and use a level shifter if controlling with 3.3V logic to meet the minimum VDD requirements.
Also Consider
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- A pre-assembled board with top-view LEDs for faster prototyping when side-emission is not required.
